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Economics Schools in Texas

2,116 students earned Economics degrees in Texas in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Texas

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,491
Master’s Degree 292
Associate Degree 287
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.5%
  • White: 47.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Texas

52,550 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Texas

Economics grads earn an average of $106,480 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

430 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
51,991 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $58,194 after graduation.

387 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
72,530 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,224 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
47,031 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,697 after graduation. 79% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UH will pay a net price of $13,798.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,385 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. An average student at SMU will pay a net price of $40,452. 77% of students get financical aid.

#5

Blinn College

Brenham
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,420 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,104. Graduates earn an average $36,854 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

#6

Rice University

Houston
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
8,285 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,805. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
40,542 Total Students

A typical student attending Texas Tech will pay a net price of $17,313. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,938 Total Students

An average student at TCU will pay a net price of $39,155. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
29,696 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,033. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
42,441 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 63% of students get financical aid. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Economics Careers in TX

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $70,730
Economists 19% $99,740
Managers 15% $113,510
Economics Professors 13% $97,220

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